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when the capital is moved to washington, d.c. and john adams comes down here to be president, we find, in fact, the environment in which this new white house is built, in which this new white house exists, is not that different in terms of the irony that exists there. now, the first irony is the fact that john adams from new england, a non-slave holder, is then followed by three presidents who are all slave holders -- jefferson, madison, an monroe. in addition, the district of columbia itself was infused with slavery and an african-american presence because this new capital of the nation after much negotiation is located between two slave states, virginia and maryland. so we put our nation's capital in the middle of a part of the country where slavery is embraced and encouraged. in addition, the district of columbia itself had a fairly active and large african-american community. in 1800, 25% of the population of this country -- of the city was african-american. they totaled a number of about 4,000 individuals, but about four-fif
when the capital is moved to washington, d.c. and john adams comes down here to be president, we find, in fact, the environment in which this new white house is built, in which this new white house exists, is not that different in terms of the irony that exists there. now, the first irony is the fact that john adams from new england, a non-slave holder, is then followed by three presidents who are all slave holders -- jefferson, madison, an monroe. in addition, the district of columbia itself...
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this population growth also created a much more segregated city in washington, d.c. as african-americans continued to move in and were funneled into certain secs of this city. by the start of the 20th century, washington's african-american community constituted essentially a separate city within the federal government, a secret city, as one author has described it. now, while we know a great deal about the general history of african-americans in this city, i would argue, i would suggest, that we do not know enough about the specific issues unfolding in different portions of the district. those of us that know washington, d.c., know that this is a city of multiple parts, different experiences, and different communities. georgetown is different from the park, which is different from u street, which is different from northeast, which is different from capitol hill, which is different from the area surrounding the white house. the community in each of these areas have unique characteristics and unique ways of looking at the world. when i first came here years ago, my wif
this population growth also created a much more segregated city in washington, d.c. as african-americans continued to move in and were funneled into certain secs of this city. by the start of the 20th century, washington's african-american community constituted essentially a separate city within the federal government, a secret city, as one author has described it. now, while we know a great deal about the general history of african-americans in this city, i would argue, i would suggest, that...
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washington d.c. residents of d.c. have no voice in congress so will this ever change we'll investigate. it's friday october nineteenth eight pm in washington d.c. i'm meghan lopez and you're watching r.t. . all right well starting off this hour cia director david petraeus is urging the white house to expand the agency's drone fleet but try it said that the expansion will allow the cia to carry on with its missions in pakistan yemen and possible missions in north africa and the cia isn't the only one asking for more unmanned aerial vehicles in the next decade defense spending on known medium and large sized drones will be nearly forty billion die. alors the pentagon is planning to increase its inventory by thirty five percent so let's compare the drone fleet with that we have now versus the one that we have planned for the future now as far as electronic warfare of recognizance drones goes the u.s. has five hundred thirty six operational you avi's and is planning to buy another one hundred forty five
washington d.c. residents of d.c. have no voice in congress so will this ever change we'll investigate. it's friday october nineteenth eight pm in washington d.c. i'm meghan lopez and you're watching r.t. . all right well starting off this hour cia director david petraeus is urging the white house to expand the agency's drone fleet but try it said that the expansion will allow the cia to carry on with its missions in pakistan yemen and possible missions in north africa and the cia isn't the...
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they'd go to keith's vaudeville house here in washington, d.c. wilson was a regular attendee, and each saturday evening the crowds would wait expecting the president. the former president at that time, to take his seat up in the balcony. the house was built in 1915. the wilsons were the second occupants of the house. mrs. wilson had the task of finding a suitable home for her husband. wilson had received the nobel peace prize in december of 1920, and along with that came a $50,000 cash award. wilson used that money to put a deposit down on the house, and ten friends, friends from princeton and white house associates helped make the $150,000 asking price for the house. the great thing about the house and the collections here at the wilson house is that everything was brought in with the wilsons when they moved in in 1921. so items from wilson's home in princeton, items from edith wilson's home here in washington, and the things that they had acquired together in the white house, including gifts of state, personal gifts, wedding gifts, were all bro
they'd go to keith's vaudeville house here in washington, d.c. wilson was a regular attendee, and each saturday evening the crowds would wait expecting the president. the former president at that time, to take his seat up in the balcony. the house was built in 1915. the wilsons were the second occupants of the house. mrs. wilson had the task of finding a suitable home for her husband. wilson had received the nobel peace prize in december of 1920, and along with that came a $50,000 cash award....
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wilson addressing the conference in washington, d.c. on monday. >> everyone living with hiv must come out. we all must come out. living openly and proudly with hiv, not only confront hiv stigma -- [applause] but it also helps build demand for services. openly hiv-positive people serve as living, a compelling reminders of their knowing their hiv status. and it also communicates it is possible to live a full, healthy life with hiv, and that is important. [applause] when you come out about your hiv status, you not only save your life, but you say the other lives as well. >> that was the wilson of the black aids institute. dazon dixon diallo, i want us to bring -- bring us back to the south and the growing hiv infection rate of gay black men in the south and the significance of this and what is being done about it. >> absolutely. i just have to say, phill is one of my heroes, and absolute war year. being in this movement with people like mr. wilson have stood on the front line for people living with hiv as a gay black man living with hiv ha
wilson addressing the conference in washington, d.c. on monday. >> everyone living with hiv must come out. we all must come out. living openly and proudly with hiv, not only confront hiv stigma -- [applause] but it also helps build demand for services. openly hiv-positive people serve as living, a compelling reminders of their knowing their hiv status. and it also communicates it is possible to live a full, healthy life with hiv, and that is important. [applause] when you come out about...
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isis n just washington, d.c it's the economy. is the additional inventory customerhave to choose from. and ththey areaying we love washington, but we also look to the fact that our attendancwas down at last ar. , wewe' becoming mo compmpetitive. and we are working with our community to get that business. things like th new hotel. the new markey and other productshat are coming along -- rquee and otr products that are coming along to help us be comompetitive. >> thank you so much. >> thank you, jennifer. >> we will be back with o our roundtable right after this. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> we're back with t this week's round tablble. we have ougo to contributor per morici from the universy of maryland's. doug fruehling reports for washington business journal along with his colleague msy frederick. thank you for joining us. we were just talking tourissm. l's talk a about mayor greg. >> interesting weeeek huh? >> the pressure is on. most peoeople think he will end up resigning. the minute you say he won't resign -- ou
isis n just washington, d.c it's the economy. is the additional inventory customerhave to choose from. and ththey areaying we love washington, but we also look to the fact that our attendancwas down at last ar. , wewe' becoming mo compmpetitive. and we are working with our community to get that business. things like th new hotel. the new markey and other productshat are coming along -- rquee and otr products that are coming along to help us be comompetitive. >> thank you so much. >>...
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as far as drivers in the region, we told the washington d.c., had the worst traffic and washington, d.c. drivers are being called some of the worst on the road. our news partners at wtop found 49% of people say washington d.c. tops the list of the worst drivers in the area. 21% said maryland drivers are the worst. 20% said virginia had the worst drivers. each region is filled with an equal amount of poor drivers. still ahead, a f [ male announce] here's a friendly reminder. it's your last chance to get verizon's reliable high speed internet and phone for small business for only $84.99 a month. call 1.866.solutions now or visit verizon.com/solutions. only $84.99 for high-speed internet and phone. plus your choice of either no annual contract or a two yeaear price guarantee. call 1.866.solutions or visit verizon.com/solutions today. hurry -- this offer won't last lolong. contact the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. >> coming up tonight at 5:00 a personal account from our reporter greta of her battle with lung cancer. as a nonsmoker she was shocked when
as far as drivers in the region, we told the washington d.c., had the worst traffic and washington, d.c. drivers are being called some of the worst on the road. our news partners at wtop found 49% of people say washington d.c. tops the list of the worst drivers in the area. 21% said maryland drivers are the worst. 20% said virginia had the worst drivers. each region is filled with an equal amount of poor drivers. still ahead, a f [ male announce] here's a friendly reminder. it's your last...
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world finance ministers are in washington d.c. in the hopes of stitching together a global economic solution from the fragile yours owns the growing influence of the brics nations we'll give you a live look at what's in store for the annual summit. and for those of you feel like the t.s.a. is getting a little first new with your personal liberties these days get used to it because these stringent regulations are going nowhere fast and in fact they're actually expanding but is anyone stopped to ask if all these rules actually make us safer we'll explore that and money isn't the only thing wells fargo is keeping locked up safe these days turns out the bank has a huge stake in the private prison industry making enormous profits for keeping people behind bars will call them money. it's friday april twentieth four pm in washington d.c. i'm adding martin you're watching our team. first it was corporate bailouts now it's entire countries that are being bailed out and this is all being done at the expense of taxpaying citizens germy just
world finance ministers are in washington d.c. in the hopes of stitching together a global economic solution from the fragile yours owns the growing influence of the brics nations we'll give you a live look at what's in store for the annual summit. and for those of you feel like the t.s.a. is getting a little first new with your personal liberties these days get used to it because these stringent regulations are going nowhere fast and in fact they're actually expanding but is anyone stopped to...
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association of washington, d.c., in presenting today's lecture. i want to acknowledge and thank rod ross for all of his assistance in planning the event and, rod, are you -- there he is. thank you very much, rod. i want to invite everyone to attend our second african-american month lecture at noon on wednesday, february 15th, in room 121 of the canon house office building. you can find further information about this and other upcoming events at the back table or by going online to the society's website at www.uschs.org. later this year, the u.s. capitol historical society celebrates its 50th anniversary. we are proud to have survived for five decades as a nonprofit and nonpartisan educational organization on capitol hill. that's no mean achieve am. but our 50 years of existence pales in comparison to the proud history of knox college of galesburg, illinois, which later this month celebrates its 175th anniversary. i'm pleased to introduce the president of knox college who will in turn introduce today's speaker. teresa amott is the 19th president an
association of washington, d.c., in presenting today's lecture. i want to acknowledge and thank rod ross for all of his assistance in planning the event and, rod, are you -- there he is. thank you very much, rod. i want to invite everyone to attend our second african-american month lecture at noon on wednesday, february 15th, in room 121 of the canon house office building. you can find further information about this and other upcoming events at the back table or by going online to the society's...
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in washington, d.c. mitt romney is projected as the winner. mr. santorum didn't bother putting his name on the ballot. ding beginning and ron paul behind him. rick santorum not an option for district of columbia republican voters today. in wisconsin, polls have just closed now at 9:00 p.m. eastern. nbc news is characterizing the race in wisconsin as too early to call but with mitt romney leading rick santorum. the call right now in wisconsin, it's too early to call. the wisconsin republican primary is 100 years old today. actually, yesterday it's 100 years old. the first time wisconsin had a primary was april 2nd, 1912. republicans picked bob three years ago. they picked a guy named george norris. it was not until wisconsin republicans had been picking presidential nominees for 44 years. it was not until it will mid-1950s that wisconsin republicans picked somebody that went onto win the no, ma'am medication when they picked eisenhower. wisconsin republicans are independent minded. they go their own way or they go their own way when the race isn't
in washington, d.c. mitt romney is projected as the winner. mr. santorum didn't bother putting his name on the ballot. ding beginning and ron paul behind him. rick santorum not an option for district of columbia republican voters today. in wisconsin, polls have just closed now at 9:00 p.m. eastern. nbc news is characterizing the race in wisconsin as too early to call but with mitt romney leading rick santorum. the call right now in wisconsin, it's too early to call. the wisconsin republican...
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>>mark: an amazing view in virginia outside of washington d.c.'s furiously arce's free shuttles discovery s headed to the list for work international. they're planning a flyover over washington d.c., a spectacular view this morning. if discovery was the leader in flight for the space shuttle for it is the first of the three retired officials to head to a museum. enterprise which was the space shuttle prototype is gone to move from dallas to new york city. space shuttle endeavor will be headed to los angeles in the fall and atlantis will remain at kennedy space center. we're watching space shuttle discovery making its way. a really incredible view. a crowd of thousands, 2000 people gathered at cape canaveral this morning watching the shuttle's final departure. >>darya: in washington d.c. they had a twitter campaign getting everyone out to watch this. it is really cool. after 27 years the shuttle has logged nearly 143 million mi. and carried more people into space than any other. that is pretty critical. that is a lot of mileage! >>mark: the whole h
>>mark: an amazing view in virginia outside of washington d.c.'s furiously arce's free shuttles discovery s headed to the list for work international. they're planning a flyover over washington d.c., a spectacular view this morning. if discovery was the leader in flight for the space shuttle for it is the first of the three retired officials to head to a museum. enterprise which was the space shuttle prototype is gone to move from dallas to new york city. space shuttle endeavor will be...
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he said welcome to washington, d.c. public schools, we never fire anyone. >> but we did fire. >> we did. >> she found a 90 day loophole let her close some lousy schools and fire some teachers. >> there is a fire storm surrounding the future. >> 30 principals being terminated. >> and there is a plan, a plot, she took the job to get rid of people who have been around who have tenure. >> firing 204,000 teachers closing 15% of the schools. fired your daughter's principal. >> that was a chilly night at home. >> she's upset, family, community, students and teachers. a lot of people got fired because they zeefshed to be fired. the system needs change. many of those thought she needed to be fired. >> people hated you. hate you, still. >> yes. yeah. and they called me draggon lady. teacher terminator. >> big, bad watch. "time" put you on a cover with a broom. >> i took the broom to mean sweeping house. >> and some didn't want the house swept. and saying the teachers needed a second chance. >> we had some union teachers just lous
he said welcome to washington, d.c. public schools, we never fire anyone. >> but we did fire. >> we did. >> she found a 90 day loophole let her close some lousy schools and fire some teachers. >> there is a fire storm surrounding the future. >> 30 principals being terminated. >> and there is a plan, a plot, she took the job to get rid of people who have been around who have tenure. >> firing 204,000 teachers closing 15% of the schools. fired your...
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really among few of our presidents ever choose to live in washington, d.c., in their post-presidential years. woodrow wilson decided this would be the perfect place for him to reside since his second wife, edith, was a washingtonian. here in the entrance hall of the house, visitors who visited wilson were greeted at the front door. wilson's brother-in-law served as his secretary, took his appointments. few visitors visited the house, however, people who did arrive would see wilson generally about 3:00 in the afternoon. wilson would then either accompany them on a motor ride through the parklands in and around washington, d.c. if they were family guests, they would be invited to dine here in the house. and on saturday evenings they would attend the theater. they'd go to keith's vaudeville house. wilson was a regular attendee and each saturday evening the crowds would wait expecting the former president at that time to take his seat up in the balcony. the house was built in 1915. the wilsons were the second occupants of the house. mrs. wilson had the task of finding a suitable home for h
really among few of our presidents ever choose to live in washington, d.c., in their post-presidential years. woodrow wilson decided this would be the perfect place for him to reside since his second wife, edith, was a washingtonian. here in the entrance hall of the house, visitors who visited wilson were greeted at the front door. wilson's brother-in-law served as his secretary, took his appointments. few visitors visited the house, however, people who did arrive would see wilson generally...
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the corrupt set in washington d.c. they have a plan for that and that is why the department of homeland security has recently stepped up and put out a bid for over four hundred million rounds of forty caliber human shredder ammunition they're going to turn the security apparatus loose on the people of this nation when we are been fully have been out of sight now the pot is completely boiled over absolutely and that the rounds of ammunition are you know in these in these the heat ray in the microwave and i mean that's not going to be used against world that's going to use it and i think. thanks for joining us that was charlie mcgrath founder of right awake news dot com. and while the t.s.a. clamps down on your rights at airports across the country one cybersecurity bill after another continues to come up in congress from sopa. apparently u.s. lawmakers are beginning to understand the importance of the internet in the twenty first century but will some understand how many more doors cyberspace opens up there's always the
the corrupt set in washington d.c. they have a plan for that and that is why the department of homeland security has recently stepped up and put out a bid for over four hundred million rounds of forty caliber human shredder ammunition they're going to turn the security apparatus loose on the people of this nation when we are been fully have been out of sight now the pot is completely boiled over absolutely and that the rounds of ammunition are you know in these in these the heat ray in the...
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world of finance ministers are in washington d.c. in the hopes of stitching together a political economic solution from the fragile yours own to the growing influence of the brics nations we'll give you a live look at what's in store for the annual summit. and for those of you feel like the t.s.a. is getting a little frisky with your personal liberties these days get used to it because these stringent regulations are going nowhere fast in fact they're actually expanding. today on our t.v. world finance ministers are in washington d.c. in the hopes of stitching together a political economic solution from the fragile yours own to the growing influence of the brics nations we'll give you a live look at what's in store for the annual summit. and for those of you who feel like the t.s.a. is getting a little frisky with your personal liberties these days get used to it because these stringent regulations are going nowhere fast in fact they're actually expanding but is anyone stopped to ask if all these rules actually make us safer we'll ex
world of finance ministers are in washington d.c. in the hopes of stitching together a political economic solution from the fragile yours own to the growing influence of the brics nations we'll give you a live look at what's in store for the annual summit. and for those of you feel like the t.s.a. is getting a little frisky with your personal liberties these days get used to it because these stringent regulations are going nowhere fast in fact they're actually expanding. today on our t.v. world...
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as it came into the washington, d.c. area, a lot of cars, we talked about it, pull the over to the side of the road. you look up -- pulled over to the side of the road. you look up and you see a spectacle like this and there were traffic jams forming because you don't see this every day. >> we'll show you the actual landing. >>> we want to move on. ready or not, the illinois megamillions winner is about to come forward. why that person cannot seep their name a secret -- keep their name a secret. >>> and where the auditions for "the x factor" are being held here in the bay area. that's the idea behind our children, our future -- the ballot initiative to fix our schools. we've waited years for the politicians to do it. now, we can do it ourselves. our children, our future sends every k through 12 dollar straight to our schools... not to sacramento. it benefits every kid in every school, with local control of the money. that's why the p-t-a supports it. my mom likes it, too. that's why the p-t-a supports it. this spring, yo
as it came into the washington, d.c. area, a lot of cars, we talked about it, pull the over to the side of the road. you look up -- pulled over to the side of the road. you look up and you see a spectacle like this and there were traffic jams forming because you don't see this every day. >> we'll show you the actual landing. >>> we want to move on. ready or not, the illinois megamillions winner is about to come forward. why that person cannot seep their name a secret -- keep...
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washington, d.c. if you look behind me, you see an example of why so many people still don't have power. this is a major series of lines delivering power to the homes and businesses around here. you see a large tree fell on the lines bringing many of them down. actually it killed a 27-year-old man on friday night who was in his car when the tree fell on it. you see the transformer came down when the utility pole it was on snapped into three pieces. and so this is an example of what the worker are confronting as they try to get the power back on. we've seen utility workers out this morning at work. early this morning on the way here. across virginia, the latest numbers, 477,000 people still without power. that's way down from the million or so immediately after the storm. progress is being made. and one more number in maryland, 350,000 people are without power in the washington, d.c., and area around washington, d.c. so a lot of work still to be done. >> yeah. and certainly a lot of questions about the
washington, d.c. if you look behind me, you see an example of why so many people still don't have power. this is a major series of lines delivering power to the homes and businesses around here. you see a large tree fell on the lines bringing many of them down. actually it killed a 27-year-old man on friday night who was in his car when the tree fell on it. you see the transformer came down when the utility pole it was on snapped into three pieces. and so this is an example of what the worker...
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one is in downtown washington, d.c. and the other one is up in chase. and it's just a delight to have you here on the show. and i need to ask you, before we talk about the food you brought, how were you able to rise above those daunting odds that were against you when you came to this country 30 years ago? >> work hard. work hard. work hard. >> work hard. >> and this the best thing this country, you work hard, you achieve a lot of thing that you really aim for. >> and you are very famous, you get invited to all the important parties. you have been to the white house several times. congratulations to you. >> thank you. >> but let's talk about the year of the dragon. and you have a beautiful tie. i love that year. >> dragon year, yeah. >> tell me about what you have to show us. >> the chinese new year, start with some of the food that helps good luck to bring the whole year. like they call the baked orange to bring luck to that. and then the noodles, long noodle. and then those dumpings, the shape of the gold that look like piece of gold. >> a piece of go
one is in downtown washington, d.c. and the other one is up in chase. and it's just a delight to have you here on the show. and i need to ask you, before we talk about the food you brought, how were you able to rise above those daunting odds that were against you when you came to this country 30 years ago? >> work hard. work hard. work hard. >> work hard. >> and this the best thing this country, you work hard, you achieve a lot of thing that you really aim for. >> and...
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i think the washington d.c. fan base will support rg3 because they lost acquisition that he'll be good for, not just the washington d.c. but the dmv. if this doesn't work this year, we don't see a splash like a cam newton splash, this could be it. >> i wonder if he's calling it like he is or if he's just bitter? >> with shanahan, make or break the season. >>> what is it like to win a multi-million jackpot? we went to martberg, west virginia when his life was forever changed when the lucky numbers came rup. >> reporter: if you ever wondered what winning a mega million jackpot looks like, this is it. this is randy smith. >> it is built on the pattern of a roy rodger's ranch house. >> reporter: after striking it rich in august of 2010, he added this three story wing of his home with ten years and filled it with a few classic cars. >> this is a 1982 dooran. i just got this. the man cave is something that he afforded himself. >> reporter: a magistrate judge in martberg, randy smith is 64, a lifelong west virginiaan.
i think the washington d.c. fan base will support rg3 because they lost acquisition that he'll be good for, not just the washington d.c. but the dmv. if this doesn't work this year, we don't see a splash like a cam newton splash, this could be it. >> i wonder if he's calling it like he is or if he's just bitter? >> with shanahan, make or break the season. >>> what is it like to win a multi-million jackpot? we went to martberg, west virginia when his life was forever changed...
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this comes a week after it flew over washington, d.c. which got every sing office worker in washington, d.c. out of their office and into the street to look up. took a lot of pictures. if you were on twitter or facebook last week in the d.c. area, it is all your friends saw. now i'm sure our colleagues up north in new york will do the same thing. really and truly historical moment for these space shuttles. which had a pretty decent year, 25, 30 years. this is the second time this is going to happen. you see it right there, is actually positioned on top of this plane. it's led to some comedians making some interesting jokes throughout the course of this event. but something that's been truly a historical moment that's led to all -- no matter what race, creed, religion you are, everyone wants to see this. it is an amazing sight. >>> back "daily rundown," the house must still pass its version of the -- >>> more than $200,000 was raised by a website for his client's legal defense. mark zimmerman was released this week after paying 10% of $15
this comes a week after it flew over washington, d.c. which got every sing office worker in washington, d.c. out of their office and into the street to look up. took a lot of pictures. if you were on twitter or facebook last week in the d.c. area, it is all your friends saw. now i'm sure our colleagues up north in new york will do the same thing. really and truly historical moment for these space shuttles. which had a pretty decent year, 25, 30 years. this is the second time this is going to...
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and from here the trains would go southward to washington, d.c. so for lincoln it was imperative to keep maryland and keep baltimore in the union. if you're going to get troops to the national capital, then they have to go through baltimore. baltimore had a quirky system back then. the way it worked is it was illegal to have trains pass through the city attached to locomotives. so trains coming in from philadelphia would arrive at president street station, this is the station here, and it's on the eastern side of the inner harbor. trains coming down from harrisburg would arrive north of this map, and then trains coming from the west came south. what would happen because of this quirky law in baltimore when is the trines arrived, either at president street station or the one north of this map, they would be detached from the locomotives, attached to a team of horses and drawn by horse all the way through the city. so a train coming to president street from philadelphia would follow this line around the inner harbor to camden station. then from camd
and from here the trains would go southward to washington, d.c. so for lincoln it was imperative to keep maryland and keep baltimore in the union. if you're going to get troops to the national capital, then they have to go through baltimore. baltimore had a quirky system back then. the way it worked is it was illegal to have trains pass through the city attached to locomotives. so trains coming in from philadelphia would arrive at president street station, this is the station here, and it's on...
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this was 1929 in washington, d.c., it's a southern town. so we dealt with in your face racism every single day he was there. for every restaurant in town for the fourth congress, he dealt with a hostile, racist environment, yet he was able to succeed in advancing the betterment of african-americans. he would do what he had to do. crossing party lines was not an issue to him. if he found a supporter, then so be it. he would welcome that support. e he would acknowledge that support. he was the black caucus of one. in the house and senate, but then a black caucus of just him. i know my time is limited, but i have been accused of being long winded before in the past. in closing his efforts to try to level the playing field for his african-american constituents never ended. when he left congress after two failed attempts to get reelected, he went back to the chicago city council in 1943. and in doing so, he had reached out to mayor ed kelly, who was a democrat, and got his support in passing a fair employment practice act in the city of chicago
this was 1929 in washington, d.c., it's a southern town. so we dealt with in your face racism every single day he was there. for every restaurant in town for the fourth congress, he dealt with a hostile, racist environment, yet he was able to succeed in advancing the betterment of african-americans. he would do what he had to do. crossing party lines was not an issue to him. if he found a supporter, then so be it. he would welcome that support. e he would acknowledge that support. he was the...
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he's not allowing the member of congress who represents washington, d.c. to have a say in this matter. actually, she's not allowed to vote, so she definitely doesn't get to have a say in this matter, but he won't even let her comment on it. he won't even allow her to be heard. trent franks, republican congressman from arizona s, is holding a hearing on his anti-abortion bill that targets d.c. tomorrow. the representative from d.c., eleanor holmes norton has asked to speak at that hearing, since it is a hearing only about her city, the answer from house republicans is, no, it is about washington, d.c., but the views of the representative from d.c. is not welcome. joining us now, congresswoman eleanor holmes norton from washington, d.c. thank you very much to be here. appreciate your time. you asked to be allowed to hear to testify at this hearing on a bill that specifically targeting your district and you were refused. is there precedent for allowing a member from an opposing market to speak on legislation that affects his or her district? >> abundant prece
he's not allowing the member of congress who represents washington, d.c. to have a say in this matter. actually, she's not allowed to vote, so she definitely doesn't get to have a say in this matter, but he won't even let her comment on it. he won't even allow her to be heard. trent franks, republican congressman from arizona s, is holding a hearing on his anti-abortion bill that targets d.c. tomorrow. the representative from d.c., eleanor holmes norton has asked to speak at that hearing, since...
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the reason is that all of the railroads that went from the north to washington, d.c. weren't through baltimore. i am going to use this google map to illustrate the railroad lines and it works well because the railroad lines of the 1860s followed our interstate highway system and so one line went from philadelphia down through baltimore and to washington d.c. it roughly followed i-95. another line went from harrisburg roughly down i-83 to balt 340r and another line came from the west roughly along route 70, and from here the trains would go southward to washington, d.c. so for lincoln it was imperative to keep maryland and keep baltimore in the union. if you're going to get troops to the national capital, then they have to go through baltimore. baltimore had a quirky system. it was illegal to have trains pass through the city attached to locomotives so trains coming in from philadelphia would arrive at president street station, the station here, and it is on the eastern side of the inner harbor. trains coming down from harrisburg would arrive north of this map and then
the reason is that all of the railroads that went from the north to washington, d.c. weren't through baltimore. i am going to use this google map to illustrate the railroad lines and it works well because the railroad lines of the 1860s followed our interstate highway system and so one line went from philadelphia down through baltimore and to washington d.c. it roughly followed i-95. another line went from harrisburg roughly down i-83 to balt 340r and another line came from the west roughly...
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washington, d.c., and area around washington, d.c. so a lot of work still to be done. >> yeah. and certainly a lot of questions about the cleanup. how is that going? >> reporter: well, in some areas, it's happening rather quickly. in others, not so much. i mean, there there's a lot to be done, as you see behind me. yesterday in rockville, maryland, outside of washington, d.c., on the other side, this were already people out clearing some of the debris. putting trees and chopping them down and clearing the way. so it's going to depend on where you are. the real issue here for many people who are still without power is going to be the fact that we're expected to reach 100 degrees once again, not counting the heat index. so it's not too hot just yet, but it's very early. >> atheena joan, thank you very much for the update. >>> one of the biggest problem for the millions without power is, of course, the heat. imagine no air conditioning with temperatures hitting 100 degrees. meteorologist karen maginnis i
washington, d.c., and area around washington, d.c. so a lot of work still to be done. >> yeah. and certainly a lot of questions about the cleanup. how is that going? >> reporter: well, in some areas, it's happening rather quickly. in others, not so much. i mean, there there's a lot to be done, as you see behind me. yesterday in rockville, maryland, outside of washington, d.c., on the other side, this were already people out clearing some of the debris. putting trees and chopping...
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the asian american justice center from washington, d.c. the center for state and local government law. the chief justice earl warren institute. the consulate general of mexico. the quality federation. -- equality federation. the national center for lesbian rights. san francisco chamber of commerce. the san francisco department of children, youth, and their families. san francisco department on the status of women. san francisco zero divided foundation. we would like to thank the city department heads that are here. the department of status of women. the human rights commission, and our own director, the office of civic engagement and immigrant affairs. you have an opportunity later in the meeting for public comment. please indicate if you would like to speak or write down your questions and return the cards to staff members. i would like to introduce an outstanding leader who has worked hard to bring the diverse segments of the san francisco community together to reach a common ground. since coming into office in january of 2009, he has br
the asian american justice center from washington, d.c. the center for state and local government law. the chief justice earl warren institute. the consulate general of mexico. the quality federation. -- equality federation. the national center for lesbian rights. san francisco chamber of commerce. the san francisco department of children, youth, and their families. san francisco department on the status of women. san francisco zero divided foundation. we would like to thank the city department...
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he also did well in washington, d.c., where his rival rick santorum was not on the ballot. but his biggest win was in wisconsin, where 42 delegates were at stake. cbs news estimates romney now has 630 delegates, more than half of what he needs to capture the gop nomination. we are live in washington with much more on all of this. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, betty. last night's victory cemented mitt romney's status as the gop front-runner. his campaign now appears to be focusing on the general election in november. mitt romney was all smiles after notching wins in all three of tuesday's primaries. >> we won them all. >> reporter: his victories in wisconsin, maryland and washington, d.c. give him more than twice the number of delegates than rick santorum. more importantly, he now holds more than half the 1,144 needed to secure the gop nomination. instead of slamming his republican opponents, romney turned his attention on president obama. >> when you drive home tonight and you stop by the gas station, just take a look at the prices and then ask yourself, four mor
he also did well in washington, d.c., where his rival rick santorum was not on the ballot. but his biggest win was in wisconsin, where 42 delegates were at stake. cbs news estimates romney now has 630 delegates, more than half of what he needs to capture the gop nomination. we are live in washington with much more on all of this. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, betty. last night's victory cemented mitt romney's status as the gop front-runner. his campaign now appears to be...
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of washington, d.c., in presenting today's lecture. i want to acknowledge and thank rod ross for all of his assistance in planning the event and rod, are you -- there he is. thank you very much, rod. i want to invite everyone to attend our second african-american month lecture on wednesday, february 15th in room 121 of thehe cannon house office building. you can find upcoming events at the back table or online to the society's website at www.uschs.org. later this year, the u.s. c capitol historical society celebrate action its 50th anniversary. we are proud of so survived for five decades aa non-profit and n nonpartisan educational on capitol hill. this pales in comparison to the proud history of knox college of galesburg, illinois which later this month celebrates its 175th anniversary. i'm pleased to introzeus the president of knox college, teresa arnaut, the 19th president and first woman president in the history of knox college. she came to knox college after a distinguished academic career at several institutions, including buckne
of washington, d.c., in presenting today's lecture. i want to acknowledge and thank rod ross for all of his assistance in planning the event and rod, are you -- there he is. thank you very much, rod. i want to invite everyone to attend our second african-american month lecture on wednesday, february 15th in room 121 of thehe cannon house office building. you can find upcoming events at the back table or online to the society's website at www.uschs.org. later this year, the u.s. c capitol...
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d.c. -- washington, d.c., that has advocated for the agency community, and has made san francisco an example for the rest of the country in how to treat that community. as scott indicated, we, in san francisco, have a lot to be brought up, and we should not go backwards. i want to thank mayor lee for the fact that when supervisor wiener and i went to him, there was no question, no hesitation. i think those of us or members of this lgbt community, we're very grateful to you and want you to know that we appreciate
d.c. -- washington, d.c., that has advocated for the agency community, and has made san francisco an example for the rest of the country in how to treat that community. as scott indicated, we, in san francisco, have a lot to be brought up, and we should not go backwards. i want to thank mayor lee for the fact that when supervisor wiener and i went to him, there was no question, no hesitation. i think those of us or members of this lgbt community, we're very grateful to you and want you to know...
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the home that the depriests purchased in washington, d.c. at 419 u street northwest was located in an exclusively black neighborhood. known as ladroit park. they bought their home from mrs. susan brown, who was a widow. she and her former husband had owned the home since at least 1910. while living at 419 u street, hiram worked as an elevator operator at the post office and susan was a telephone operator. it's interesting to note the difference in the types of employment for blacks who were living on the 400 block of ledroit park in 1910 versus the positions blacks held in 1929 when the de priests joined the community. when the depriests arrived, they joined a number of other prominent black families such as dr. wilkinson who lived at 406 u street, clara who lived at 414 u street. she was a pharmacist and the daughter of john smith towho waa lawyer and ambassador. there was percy a. roy who was a craftsman. in 1910, the browns neighbors at 401 u street worked as a dining car waiter and a maid. other neighbors of the browns worked as a travel
the home that the depriests purchased in washington, d.c. at 419 u street northwest was located in an exclusively black neighborhood. known as ladroit park. they bought their home from mrs. susan brown, who was a widow. she and her former husband had owned the home since at least 1910. while living at 419 u street, hiram worked as an elevator operator at the post office and susan was a telephone operator. it's interesting to note the difference in the types of employment for blacks who were...
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washington, d.c. was south of the transfer -- the mason decisiodixon line. st. augustine was established in the late 1850's during the separate but equal and in most cases on equal time. this school was started by the first order of black roman catholic nuns, the oblate sisters of providence out of baltimore, maryland. their purpose was to educate black children. these nuns persistence and unflinching sacrifice influence my mother's life and my life. my mother was in high school when the march on washington occurred. the weeks leading up to the march, my mother participated in many peaceful demonstrations and picket lines in front of the white house. again, this is another example of unshakable persistence and sacrifice. she did this being afraid and not reacting when the white agitators were spitting on her and her girlfriend. it was important for her to peacefully continue in her fight for justice and civil rights. i mother was the first to obtain a college degree and went on to an education in education that lasted for decades. my work ethic was derived from
washington, d.c. was south of the transfer -- the mason decisiodixon line. st. augustine was established in the late 1850's during the separate but equal and in most cases on equal time. this school was started by the first order of black roman catholic nuns, the oblate sisters of providence out of baltimore, maryland. their purpose was to educate black children. these nuns persistence and unflinching sacrifice influence my mother's life and my life. my mother was in high school when the march...
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well now it gets back out there to washington, d.c. and, of course, it looks like they are going to roll over like fat dogs and get scratched on the belly. we cannot allow corporate money to own our politics. jennifer, i have to -- i have to get a big laugh out of this wal-mart, apparently is in big trouble because they are down in mexico. and apparently wal-mart has given some money to some political figures in hopes of getting some special treatment. really? and so now they have violated the american corrupt practices act. apparently you can bribe politicians in the united states but no place else in the world. what kind of a system is that? >> i totally agree. huge money. do you think we need a constitutional convention? do you think we need an amendment through a constitutional convention? >> well either -- either we do that -- either we reaffirm in our constitution that you can't buy elections or we are in for a tough patch here during the next 20 years. because if we allow just the most powerful a few billionaires have decided wh
well now it gets back out there to washington, d.c. and, of course, it looks like they are going to roll over like fat dogs and get scratched on the belly. we cannot allow corporate money to own our politics. jennifer, i have to -- i have to get a big laugh out of this wal-mart, apparently is in big trouble because they are down in mexico. and apparently wal-mart has given some money to some political figures in hopes of getting some special treatment. really? and so now they have violated the...
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her guitar player, greg gaskins who happens to be from washington d.c. and don't forget about james brown and malcolm towson was his drummer, a native of washington d.c. it's just going to bring all kinds of wonderful memories and we're going to enjoy the ribbon cutting. >> i understand that this howard theater will see approximately 700 patrons. >> that's right. >>> and it's really going to be more like a supper club. >> that's right. >> so they're going to be serving. >> it's going to be serving, and when you get inside, girl, you're going to be just amazed at what they have done. there's a bar downstairs and then there's little conversational sections where you can sit, and then, of course, there's the main floor. also you'll be able to do lecture style, you'll be able to do caberet style, you'll be able to do the standup. it's going to be just wonderful. >> the howard theater is near 7th and t streets northwest. >>> it's on t street. >> yes, 7th and t street northwest. and if you want information to come to the gala which is going to be thursday, apr
her guitar player, greg gaskins who happens to be from washington d.c. and don't forget about james brown and malcolm towson was his drummer, a native of washington d.c. it's just going to bring all kinds of wonderful memories and we're going to enjoy the ribbon cutting. >> i understand that this howard theater will see approximately 700 patrons. >> that's right. >>> and it's really going to be more like a supper club. >> that's right. >> so they're going to be...
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washington d.c. i'm meghan lopez and you're watching our. all right starting off this hour cia director david petraeus is urging the white house to expand the agency's drone fleet but try to said the expansion will allow the cia to carry on with its mission in pakistan yemen and possibly expand into north africa and the cia isn't the only one asking for unmanned vehicles more of them in the next decade defense spending on known to medium sized drones will be nearly forty billion dollars the pentagon is planning to increase its inventory by thirty five percent so let's compare that with the drone fleet we have now and the one that we will have in the future as far as electronic warfare and the clinton's drone goes the u.s. has five hundred thirty six operational you avi's and is planning to buy another one hundred forty five when it comes to light attack and reconnaissance drones two hundred fifty five of those are operational and another five hundred eighty seven are planned so in total the u.s. has
washington d.c. i'm meghan lopez and you're watching our. all right starting off this hour cia director david petraeus is urging the white house to expand the agency's drone fleet but try to said the expansion will allow the cia to carry on with its mission in pakistan yemen and possibly expand into north africa and the cia isn't the only one asking for unmanned vehicles more of them in the next decade defense spending on known to medium sized drones will be nearly forty billion dollars the...
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hardly in and about washington, d.c. mcclellan really expected no trouble from stonewall jackson's small army in the valley, so before he embarked for the peninsula, he ordered banks out of the valley and into this covering force blocking position near men as is junction in and around washington, d.c. so all seemed well and good until jackson attacked the only division of banks that was still in the valley on march 23rd, 1862 at the battle of kernstown. just as this division is remaining division of banks was preparing to leave and move east to washington. as we know, jackson, we all know jackson lost kernstown, a terrible tactical defeat, but it was a strategic victory, because the audacity of his attack suggested the confederates were in greater strength than mcclellan had supposed. so mcclellan was in a bind now. he promised to leave a huge number of troops in and about washington, suddenly they were in the valley and weren't going to be able to go anywhere. and he had to prevent really the worse case scenario, given
hardly in and about washington, d.c. mcclellan really expected no trouble from stonewall jackson's small army in the valley, so before he embarked for the peninsula, he ordered banks out of the valley and into this covering force blocking position near men as is junction in and around washington, d.c. so all seemed well and good until jackson attacked the only division of banks that was still in the valley on march 23rd, 1862 at the battle of kernstown. just as this division is remaining...
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america's night of hope at national's park in washington, d.c., saturday, april 28th. visit joelosteen.com for ticketing and more information. . . >>> five people found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a health spa in georgia. investigators say the shooter is dead. officers are trying to figure out the relationship between the shooter and the victims. >>> protests against the u.s. are spreading in afghanistan this morning. they started outside the bagram air base outside the capital of kabul and police say more demonstrations are under way in another city. the u.s. apologized for burning of religous books including the koran and say they were mistakenly incinerated during trash disposal. guards shot into the air overnight to keep the crowds back. the u.s. embassy is in lockdown this morning. >>> one week until primaries in arizona and michigan and rick santorum is giving romney a run for his money in romney's home state. he grew up in michigan and his father ways popular governor there. all four of the republican white house hopefuls
america's night of hope at national's park in washington, d.c., saturday, april 28th. visit joelosteen.com for ticketing and more information. . . >>> five people found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a health spa in georgia. investigators say the shooter is dead. officers are trying to figure out the relationship between the shooter and the victims. >>> protests against the u.s. are spreading in afghanistan this morning. they started...